[HLUG] HLUG 'Beginners Linux' Special Event Thanks!

Sat Jun 27 20:48:25 UTC 2015

Hi Gorden,
I'm no expert on ubuntu but it appears to also be in the software centre.

 'classicmenu-indicator displays the main menu from Gnome2/Gnome Classic'
from the software center in Ubuntu,
this way updates should happen without problems.
I have upgraded my mother from windows to Ubuntu and it is quite
interesting the feedback I'm getting,
She had absolutely no idea how wide open she was to being scammed/robbed.
David

On Sat, Jun 27, 2015 at 3:13 PM, Gordon Stevens <gordon at softspoke.co.uk>
wrote:

> Hi,
> I've read quite a few posts about the lack of a separate menu in ubuntu.
> Have installed 'classic menu indicator' in ubuntu 14.04 and earlier
> versions, which works flawlessly and gives a complete menu stack.
> The .deb package can be accessed from here:
> http://www.florian-diesch.de/software/classicmenu-indicator/
> Solves the beginners problem of using the dash.
>
> Gordon
>
> On 27 June 2015 at 12:38, <brightfield at runbox.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi Roy and Dave,
> >
> > If you have bought the x61 it doesn't have an optical drive so you will
> > need a usb boot stick (F12 on startup will give you the boot device
> list).
> > If this is a problem happy to help out at some point next week.
> >
> > Smiles,
> > Charlie.
> >
> > On Fri, 26 Jun 2015 21:37:45 +0100, david winterton <
> > davidwinterton at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Roy
> > > Happy to come and give it a go
> > > David
> > >  p.s. Lenova is most likely to arrive with the boot order already set
> to
> > > load from the dvd drive first
> > >
> > > On Fri, Jun 26, 2015 at 9:01 PM, Roy <mail at roymeddings.co.uk> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi Julian ......et alI too have just bought a Lenova, awaiting its
> > arrival
> > > > Monday !
> > > > I have tried to load the disc i was given by the speaker ( what was
> his
> > > > name ?) but there is something stopping it loading: I can see it and
> > look
> > > > in its DIR but not run it, whatever I click on....... putting my
> hopes
> > on
> > > > the Lenova when it comes!!If no joy, I'll bring it all to the next
> mtg
> > I
> > > > can get to, see if someone can sort it out. Regards, Have a nice day.
> > > >
> > > > Roy
> > > > Mail at roymeddings.co.uk
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >      On Thursday, 25 June 2015, 20:25, Julian Robbins <
> > joolsr1 at gmail.com>
> > > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >  Hi Pete
> > > >
> > > > You could have installed a normal ubuntu kernel from the repos I
> would
> > > > guess if you wanted.
> > > >
> > > > But the other issues almost sound like your install didn't complete
> > fully
> > > > or something like that .. Very odd
> > > >
> > > > Julian
> > > > On 25 Jun 2015 7:15 pm, "Pete" <info at lifespacedesign.co.uk> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Hi George,
> > > > > I just tried to install Ubuntu Studio on one of my Zombie boxes,
> and
> > get
> > > > > caught out on the low latency kernel - engineered to make real time
> > audio
> > > > > editing possible and no use at all in a graphics context -which is
> > what I
> > > > > was after. :(
> > > > > Apart from that, after installation ( from a downloaded CD iso) and
> > > > > running updates, it would not run any additiional apps despite
> > claiming
> > > > it
> > > > > had installed them. Also it refused to recognise the extra drive,
> > either
> > > > at
> > > > > install or from any tools later.
> > > > > I give up, and will be wiping the drives and installing a reliable
> > KDE
> > > > > distro and the graphics apps.
> > > > > I too am impressed by the potential in these IBM laptops...
> > > > >
> > > > > MtG
> > > > > Pete H@
> > > > >
> > > > > On 25/06/15 18:17, George DiceGeorge wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >> Thanks.
> > > > >> ive just bought one of them £60 laptops
> > > > >> IBM Lenovo ThinkPad X61s Laptop, Core2Duo, 3.20GHz, 2GB RAM, 60GB
> > > > >> which you installed ubuntu 14.04.02 LTS on.
> > > > >>
> > > > >> I like menus so I might install Ubuntu Studio not unity.
> > > > >> http://cdimage.ubuntu.com/ubuntustudio/releases/14.04/release/
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >> [g]
> > > > >>
> > > > >>
> > > > >> -----Original Message----- From: david winterton
> > > > >> Sent: Wednesday, 24 June, 2015 17:18
> > > > >> To: Herefordshire Linux and Open Source Users Group
> > > > >> Subject: Re: [HLUG] HLUG 'Beginners Linux' Special Event Tomorrow
> !
> > > > >>
> > > > >> Am running late, but you will get your tea and coffee
> > > > >>
> > > > >> On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 1:36 PM, david winterton <
> > > > >> davidwinterton at gmail.com>
> > > > >> wrote:
> > > > >>
> > > > >>  Will do
> > > > >>> On 24 Jun 2015 13:35, "Julian Robbins" <joolsr1 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > > > >>>
> > > > >>>  We haven't really looked at refreshments .. I'm not sure what
> > > > facilities
> > > > >>>> they have at Grange Court but good idea if you can bring along
> > them
> > > > >>>> anyway
> > > > >>>> ..
> > > > >>>>
> > > > >>>> Julian
> > > > >>>> On 23 Jun 2015 10:30 pm, "david winterton" <
> > davidwinterton at gmail.com>
> > > > >>>> wrote:
> > > > >>>>
> > > > >>>> > Do you need teabags or milk?
> > > > >>>> > On 23 Jun 2015 21:56, "Julian Robbins" <joolsr1 at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > > > >>>> >
> > > > >>>> > > Hi
> > > > >>>> > >
> > > > >>>> > > Just a reminder that the *Beginners Linux special meeting is
> > > > taking
> > > > >>>> place
> > > > >>>> > > tomorrow <http://www.hlug.org.uk/beginners-linux-event/>*
> at
> > > > Grange
> > > > >>>> > Court
> > > > >>>> > > in Leominster at 7.30pm. The room will be open from 7pm with
> > the
> > > > >>>> meeting
> > > > >>>> > > starting at 7.30pm.
> > > > >>>> > >
> > > > >>>> > > Amongst other topics, we will show you why you should
> consider
> > > > using
> > > > >>>> > Linux,
> > > > >>>> > > its benefits and idiosyncrasies, and how you can stay virus
> > free
> > > > on
> > > > >>>> the
> > > > >>>> > > net. We will also show you how to install Linux on a pc live
> > > > during
> > > > >>>> the
> > > > >>>> > > event. The event will be aimed at real beginners to Linux
> and
> > Open
> > > > >>>> > Source,
> > > > >>>> > > perhaps keen to move from Windows (though experts are of
> > course
> > > > also
> > > > >>>> > > welcome ;-)  ).
> > > > >>>> > >
> > > > >>>> > > The event is *open to anyone* not just LUG members.
> > > > >>>> > >
> > > > >>>> > > So if you've ever wondered about Linux and wanted to find
> out
> > > > more -
> > > > >>>> *now
> > > > >>>> > > is the time*.
> > > > >>>> > >
> > > > >>>> > > The Education Room at the Grange Court is booked, seating
> 20,
> > > > with a
> > > > >>>> > > wonderful touchscreen display that we can use to present
> > with. The
> > > > >>>> room
> > > > >>>> > is
> > > > >>>> > > on the first floor, with *full *disabled access.
> > > > >>>> > >
> > > > >>>> > > There will be a small fee to cover the hire of the room
> split
> > > > >>>> amongst
> > > > >>>> the
> > > > >>>> > > attendees.
> > > > >>>> > >
> > > > >>>> > > *How to get there*
> > > > >>>> > >
> > > > >>>> > > *Car parking* - nearest car park is Etnam St, but this is
> now
> > > > >>>> payable
> > > > >>>> > until
> > > > >>>> > > 10pm (though rarely patrolled ..). There is some car parking
> > in
> > > > Corn
> > > > >>>> > Square
> > > > >>>> > > not far away either which is still free after 6pm. There is
> > > > disabled
> > > > >>>> > > parking at Grange Court <
> http://www.grangecourt.org/find-us/>
> > > > >>>> itself,
> > > > >>>> > > please check the link on their site for further details.
> > > > >>>> > >
> > > > >>>> > > *Train* - Leominster Rail station is only a 5-10 minute walk
> > from
> > > > >>>> Grange
> > > > >>>> > > Court, with a good service from Hereford, Ludlow and
> > Abergavenny
> > > > >>>> > especially
> > > > >>>> > > in the evening. If you're in Hereford it may be an option if
> > you
> > > > >>>> want
> > > > >>>> a
> > > > >>>> > > drink before or after !
> > > > >>>> > >
> > > > >>>> > > The room is booked for two hours, so we will have to leave
> at
> > 9pm.
> > > > >>>> There
> > > > >>>> > > are many pubs around Etnam St, including the Chequers, The
> > Bell
> > > > and
> > > > >>>> the
> > > > >>>> > > White Lion on the street itself if anyone is up for a post
> > meeting
> > > > >>>> drink.
> > > > >>>> > >
> > > > >>>> > > I will be going look forward to seeing a really good turn
> out
> > > > >>>> tomorrow !
> > > > >>>> > > Please tell your friends and neighbours !
> > > > >>>> > >
> > > > >>>> > > Any queries about the event, or wants to mention about lifts
> > they
> > > > >>>> can
> > > > >>>> > offer
> > > > >>>> > > or want please ask here.
> > > > >>>> > >
> > > > >>>> > >
> > > > >>>> > > See you tomorrow night
> > > > >>>> > >
> > > > >>>> > > *Julian*
> > > > >>>> > > --
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